Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, International airport in Pindra, India
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is a commercial facility near Pindra that serves the Varanasi region with domestic and international connections. The terminal handles passengers through a series of counters and provides basic arrival and departure facilities.
The facility adopted its present name in October 2005 to honor India's second Prime Minister. It was previously known simply as Varanasi Airport.
The terminal includes stores offering traditional products from Varanasi, including Banarasi Saris, representing local craftsmanship and textile heritage.
The airport sits roughly 26 kilometers northwest of central Varanasi. Taxis and public transport connect the terminal with the city.
This terminal was the first in India to introduce Sanskrit announcements alongside Hindi and English. Travelers hear one of India's oldest languages while waiting for their flight.
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